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Skipjack tuna vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Skipjack tuna and Taco

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Taco is richer in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 107% more.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 11 times more Vitamin B6 than Taco. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, while Taco contains 0.09mg.
  • Taco contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +149.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +408.7%
Contains more Calcium +140.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +1210.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +149.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +408.7%
Contains more Calcium +140.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +1210.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1036.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +990%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +90%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1036.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +990%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +90%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +218.4%
Contains more Other +423.6%
Contains more Fats +884.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 57.02
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +218.4%
Contains more Other +423.6%
Contains more Fats +884.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 57.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1715.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.8%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1715.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skipjack tuna Taco
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Taco Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.95g Taco
Protein 28.21g 8.86g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 0g 19.85g Taco
Calories 132kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 37mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1.6mg 1.19mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 32mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 178mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 209mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 397mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.11mg 0.077mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 46.8µg 9.2µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.06mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.65mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.09mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.93µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 4.384g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.005g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.006g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

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Skipjack tuna Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Skipjack tuna
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.964g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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